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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERSJason Kenworthy, Dominic Petruzzi, Daniel Russo, Toby Ogden, Tom Carey, Brian Beilmann, Jack Coleman, Andrew Mapstone, Adam Moran, Dave Nelson, Pat Eichstaedt, Julien Lecorps, Ryan Boyes, Zach Hooper, Tim Peare, Michael Lallande, Bob Plumb, Peter Morning, Bryce Kanights, Arto Sarri, Anthony Acosta, Cameron Strand, Brian Fick, Deville Nunns, Gage Thompson, Derek Bahn

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It was all about the goofy-foots in Portugal this past month during the Rip Curl Pro. While Supertubos was less than exhilarating compared to years prior, plenty of noteworthy happenings still occurred. First, Kai Otton capped off an already stellar2013seasonwithhisrst-everWorldTourwin.Then,therewasNat Young whocameinsecondforthesecondtimethisyear,butwithhisrstyeareffortswas awarded 2013 Rookie Of The Year honors. Last but not least, the title will come down to Mick and Kelly at the Pipe Masters. Mick needs to come in third or better and Kelly needs to win the whole damn comp to even have a shot at the title,sostaytunedforwhatshouldbeanexcitingnish.

I was in Venice this past month checkingouttheagshipInsight store and catching up with my good friend Jesse Faen, and he couldnt stop talking about a movie he just saw. We walked a few blocks down to Abbot Kinney Blvd. and he introduced me to director/lmmakerBen Nott and his crew at World Wide Mind, where I was given a pre-released copy of Drift for personal viewing. Wow, I gotta say this is some of the best surf footage I have ever seeninafeaturelm,wellworth the $4.99 rental fee on iTunes store. Seriously, if you surf and you havent seen orheardofthisick,Ihighlyrecommend you check it good cinematography, great music and some seriously epicsurngyouwontbedisappointed.

If youre looking for a sharp pair of kicks, heres an all-new lifestyle low-top to add to the collection from Supra. Their freshest model, the Carver, conveys a stylish and sophisticated look, coming in an array of suede color ways with all of the subtle design features and durability one could want. To top it off, the shoe comes equipped with Supras ultra-comfortable Suprafoam that makes you feel as though youre walking on a cloud. The CarverisjustoneneexampleofwhySupraisconstantlyseenasoneofthebest shoemakers in the biz. Do yourself a favor and head to suprafootwear.com or anywhere Supra products are sold to snag this shoe right away.

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The Roark Revival wants your stories. Take a picture of a war-wound, a scar or blemish that is proof of your journey and convert your scar to a hashtag on Instagram. Post the photo and story behind how you earned the scar and tag it with #scarstohashtags and @roarkrevival. The best scar-story post wins a limited-edition Roark X Chris Christenson Camp Tokyo Enduro single-n.Helpremindeveryonethattrueadventurismisearned and forged by experience. Without consequence, there is no reward. Go to roarkrevival.com for more details.

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MAMMOTH OPENING DAYWith October behind us and snow in the forecast, its time to dust off the old shred sled and start thinking about the powder. Thats right, nearly the whole industry is gearing up to make the annual migration up to Mammoth Mountain for opening day of riding and a whole host of other activities. All the fun and games begin on Thursday, November 7th with the opening of the rstchairofthe2013/2014seasonat Broadway Express. But thats just the start of the good times as Mammoths newest nighttime hot spot, Underground, will be raging all weekend long. From live performances by LA Riots and Shiny Toy Guns, sets by DJ Kilmore and Z Trip, and all the hottest babes on the mountain, Underground will be the place to be when the sun goes down.

Its getting to be the time of year where sandals just wont cut it anymore, and reliable shoes are a necessity. Reefs RESERV Collection has a strong lineup of stylish kicks thatll withstand the everyday conditions a worldly traveler might face. The Bantu is one shoe in the line that caught our eye. This high-top maintains a vintage look with premium full grain leather, and it can be worn to its full potential whether in an urban or rural setting. The Bantu uses Reefs Swellular traction to keep you upright when surfaces get sketchy, and the sole of this shoe is washable so youve got no excuse for bad stenches. The Bantu is our choice for Fall footwear favorites, so head on over to reef.com and grab a pair today.

Our friend Robert Sticky Shaw has joined forces with the Lib Tech crew and collaborated on a very special snowboard for the 2013/2014 shred season. The two linked up after Sticky traded some artwork for a Lib Tech Travis Rice board, and the rest, as they say, is history. Available now, The Lib Ripperwasmadespecicallyforthegrominmind,withBanana Tech technology, designed to keep the kids safe all the while allowing them an easy ride in all conditions. Get yourstodayatnersnowretailersoratlib-tech.com.

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Theres now a portable USB charging kit that we can safely say blows all of the others out of the water. The Go Puck 5X Power Shot gives you and your techno devices the power you need when and wherever you need them. This nifty charger makes life that much easier with itsconvenientsizethattsinthepalmofyourhand. Use it in the airport, on a boat, atop a mountain or wherever else your life takes you to charge your iPhone, iPad or any other USB compatible device. We are pumped on this new rapid charger and hope that youll all Go Puck yourselves by visiting gopuckbattery.com and getting one today.

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Ever take a picture and think to yourself, That ones good enough to hang on the wall. Well,nowyoucananddoitinstylethankstothegoodfolksbehindwoodsnap.com. Theyve perfected a 10-step printing process on wood and have developed an easy-to-use website so everyday folks like you and I can cherish our favorite memories forever. With the digital era upon us everyone nowadays is a photographer, and with wood canvases starting under $40 they make great gifts for anyone looking to get ahead on their shopping list. Check it out for yourself at woodsnap.com.

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ELECTRIC AV1 XLElectrics all-new AV1 XL is out on the market, available for all of you Starsky and Hutch inspired folks. The shade perfectly blends a classic aviator look with Italiancraftsmanship,andalloftheimprovedtandcomfort youd expect in any of Electrics pieces. The best part is that this shade isnt leaning toward one gender or the other, so guys and girls will have equal opportunity to rock it. Head to your local retailer to get the AV1 XL, or visitelectriccalifornia.comtosnagthismodernlyrenedsunnytoday.

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a little update on the whereabouts of Mainframe. For those who dont

know, Mainframe is a computer thats come to life, displaying the ever-delicate

balance between humanity and technology. Known for toting around an axe,

Mainframe has dropped his weapon and picked up skating and surng to add to his everyday rituals, all the while still maintaining his strong presence in the music and art worlds. New Mainframe surf/skategureswillbehitting the market soon, and in the meantime fresh Mainframe tees, stickers and much more can be found at mainframesupply.com.

We just gotta give a shout-out and a little love to our music editor extraordinaire Max Ritter and his beautiful wife Carey Freitas for getting hitched this past month. The wedding was nothing short of amazing, and we couldnt help but smile seeing Max all choked up at the altar. The Los Angeles Dodgers parade may be over, but this happily married couples life is just beginning to many years of marital BL!SSS, we couldnt be more proud of ya Max. Congratulations!

Super Brand and Dion Agius have just come out with a limited-edition surfboard collection entitled the Siamese Palm Viper. The name is enough to grab you in, and the board in action is quite the sight to be seen. Weve witnessed the footage of Dion sporting a beard that rivals many of those on the show Whisker Wars while tearing apart the waves in Indonesia, test-driving the SPV. Bottom line is that this board has the ability to take your multi-board quivers and throw them out the window, because the SVP does it all. Dont believe us? Check the footage out for yourself at superbranded.com/SPV and be the judge for yourself.

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The title may sound cheesy, but the content of this book is far from that. After entertaining the idea for a long time, PHD-carrying Professors Peter Westwick and Peter Neushul of UCSB have recently come out with, The World in the Curl:AnUnconventionalHistoryofSurng. The Peters, both avid surfers and well-regarded historians, tell the story of surf, ranging from the romantic to mainstream aspects of the culture and everywhere in between. This book is highly recommended for those with an appetite for historybehindthesubjectofsurng,asreal-world topics make up the majority of the issues discussed in its pages. Do yourself a favor and pick up this great read today.

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Yes, winter is upon us and thats a completely valid excuse right there to put your hard-earned money into a fresh new snowboard for the season. Jones Snowboards has two innovative designs that caught our eyes and will help make the 2013/14 winter a memorable one no matter what conditions you encounter.TheirrstboardistheUltracraft, regarded as the lightest splitboard on the market, which takes new approach in design and has been rider tested and proven. Then, theres the Aviator, a board thats ready for lift-off whether youre confronted with a cliff in the backcountry or punting in the park. Both boards are sure to take your riding to the next level, so check themoutatallnesnowretailersorvia jonessnowboards.com.

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No, its not what youre thinking; get your minds out of the gutter! Catch Surf is running the Winter Beat Off photo contest where Beater riders from all over can submit their best Beater photo in hopes to win $1000 and a Catch Surf board quiver! The contest starts November 10th and ends December 1st. The rules are pretty simple: best photo (tube, air, chick with Beater, snap, whatever) wins and you must be riding a Catch Surf Beater in the photo. To enter, post your entry photo on Instagram with the tags @catchsurf and #winterbeatoff or post your pic on the Catch Surf Facebook page. Any Photoshop-edormodiedpictureswillnot be counted. Go to catchsurf.com for ofcialrulesanddetails.

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Current NYC resident Brian Batt is the focus of the group show Figuratively Speaking, which is open to the public from October 10th until November 10th at PROJECT Gallery in Hollywood (1553 North Cahuenga). Here he discusses a technique he calls modern pointillism, his process,inuencesandmore.

Your style is described as pixelated portraiture or pointillism. Please tell us a bit about how you developed the technique.Mystyledenitelystartedout as more traditional, classic portraiture. But as a direct result of working as a commercial illustrator/designer for many years, specicallyinshirtgraphics,I became exposed to screen-printing techniques and digital formatting. I was intrigued with the compositions of images reduced to simpler forms, such

as pixels and half-tone screens, and eventually experimented with painting that way. Using reference in a broken-down form and focusing on the shapes of the square (pixel) patterns and the dots of the screens, but hand-painting them on canvas versus actual screen-printing. I found that the possibilities were endless and am still trying to push the boundaries on a daily basis. The goal is to have the painting appear in an abstract way from up close, but in a photo-realistic way from a distance. A kind of modern take on pointillism.

How long do your pieces take to create? Which took the longest?It depends on how complex the piece is, and if its color or just black and white. Color usually takes longer because Im managing many different

brushes and mixing several varying colors and tones. A piece like Venus, which is 5x6 feet large and over 17,000 half-inch color squares, takes about 1000 hours to complete. I spend about four months, working 12 hours a day until the painting is satisfactory. A smaller painting, say 24x30 inches, could take about two months, depending on the complexity of detail.

How do you choose your subjects?I often get inspired to paint creativeiconicguressuchasKeith Haring and Frida Kahlo, or iconicsportsgureslikeJackieRobinson because they were game changers. They actually made a difference and inspired so many others to follow in their footsteps. I am also inspired by and compelled to paint strong, beautiful women particularly focusing on subtle

expressions, which can be interpreted in so many different ways by the viewer.

Whoareyourinuences?Chuck Close, Ron English, Shepard Fairey, El Mac, Vermeer, Monet, etc.

You do a lot of commissioned pieces. How domostpeoplendyou?I try to balance my time evenly between doing private commissions and painting purely from inspiration. I ndthateverypieceleadsto more interest and more commissions. A lot of it is word of mouth or social media. I try to make every painting my best one yet and really put the time in to achieve the best quality so when the paintings are seen they make an impression and are urged to be shared.

Check out more of Brians work at www.battsstudios.com.

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Interview: Jen DiSisto

The skull is a symbol of mortality. Medieval scholars would place human skulls on their desks as a memento mori the skull was a reminder that no matter how much knowledge they had or how much earthly wisdom they acquired, they would still inevitably perish. A vibrant skull, however, represents a somewhat different meaning.

Abstract artist Scott Greenwalt essentially deconstructs the human head and completely reconstructs it, with his own twist of course. Veins,

skin, teeth, blood and so on, Greenwalt uses our mortal insides to give his depiction of skulls energy through the use of the colors which make up a human being, both internally and externally. Greenwalt not only does this with his skulls but with his other paintings and drawings as well.

Interested and intrigued by self-replication, Greenwalt has stated that he utilizes plants and spiders throughout his artwork and that he spends a lot of time with the two in his backyard. In his incredibly

detailed paintings, which range from taking several months to years to complete, plants and spider webs are quite profound. The paintings are really all about transformation, Greenwalt states in a video on his website. Transformation, the idea that plants somehow bring about restorative powers to human beings.

While a medieval skull represented impending death, Greenwalts skulls showcase evolution, life and change, with actionaltwist.Theartisthas stated that he watched old

cartoons and Star Wars growing upandhasbeeninuencedbysciencectionandhorrorlms,whichisdenitelydepictedin his art today. But with a highly creative mind Greenwalt states, I dont really believe in anything, I just kinda make everything up as I go along.

Scott Greenwalt was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1974 and currently lives and works in Oakland, California, as an artist. He typically works with ink, gouache and acrylic paint on paper or canvas. For more information about the artist, please visit soylentgreenwalt.com.

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Words: Kelly Shannon

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Everyone has ambitions, hopes and dreams that theyd love to see realized the kind that you sit back and marvel about with friends but are seldom undertaken. The truth is that in life it takes great conviction to leave a dependable routine, drop everything and follow an idea, passion or adventure. Christian and Chadwick Morabito have done just this. Both avid surfers who grew up in Southern California, the brothers have put jobs on hold and grad-school on the backburner for a bike trip spanning from San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas. Thats nearly 2200 miles of pedaling off-road touring bikes with 200-pound trailers attached along paved roads, dirt trails and sand dunes. Its a feat that requires the utmost physical and mental readiness, the added weight making every mile double that of a typical bike tour.

The trip arose from an idea that Christian, the eldest brother, had after

graduating college. The ride was never set into motion though, as Christian and Chads focus had drastically shifted to their younger brother Zach who was diagnosed with cancer. Sadly, in 2011 Zach passed away. While the reality of this untimely tragedy couldnt be escaped, the resurgence of the bike tour came back into the minds of Christian and Chad. Zachs death acted as a realization of how precious life truly is and gave them motivation to honor their youngest brothers passing and pursue their passions just the way hed like them to.

The Morabitos began their trek south from San Francisco on September 23rd, averaging 40 miles a day on their specially equipped bikes and trailers with essential supplies and water.Therstdayofridingwas no walk in the park, and they found themselves falling deep behind the goals theyd set forth for themselves. But they persevered and eventually

began to gain stride, even running into a wise soul who had biked the same treacherous paths theyd soon encounter in Baja, giving them detailed maps to help guide them along the way.

Chad and Christian have partnered with We Are Ocean to raise money for cancer awareness while spreading love for their brother Zach throughout the journey. Theyve had doors opened up to them by kind people all up and down the California coast, been given surfboards to use from Album surfboards and been outttedwithfootwearfromIndosole.

With the brothers longest riding days being a maximum of 75 miles, their hope is to slow the mileage down upon entry into Baja. Theyre aware of the oceans amazing healing power and hope to sustain themselves by shing,soakingupthelocal culture and living as minimally as possible in

the process. Truth be told, the surf will play a major factor in where the brothers stay and for how long, but their estimated arrival in Cabo is set for around December 18th. The trip is as intimate of a brotherly bonding experience as you could have, and without a doubt younger brother Zach will be watching over them from above, smiling at the adventurous situations Chad and Christian will be faced with.

The trip is unique in many ways, but the main message is still relatable to any person who feels the nudge to jump into the unknown. We feel that adventure is anything that forces you outside your comfort zone and pushes you to the limit, Christian says. With that resonating, we wish the Morabitos safe and fruitful travels in their awe-inspiring trip. If youd like to learn more, keep up on the brothers journey or donate to the Bike 2 Baja cause, visit weareocean.org and join in on the adventure.

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Words: Spencer Pirdy :: Photo: weareocean.org

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Where do you consider home?If home is where youre born Im from Georgia. If home is where your family is its very scattered. If home is where you found your heart its New York.

The detail in your work, the vividness of your colors, the lights and the clarity are so skillful. When did you start working with oils as a medium?I started working with oils in college. I actually went

to college not knowing what the hell to do and didnt even want to be there. I had played around with acrylics growing up and I always enjoyed painting and drawing so when I realized I could major in art I dove in and never came back up.

You have a lot of symbolism in your artwork; will you address some of the gender roles and issues that you are conveying through your paintings?I could probably go on for

ages about the symbolism and different layers, but I will try to address some of the biggest questions/concerns I am confronted with. Most peopleask,Whytheshhead? I found them comical, morose, sentient but not sentient, beautiful, intriguing, disturbingallofthetoolsthat I needed and found very appealing. They are reminiscent of how so many people portray and view women seeing but not seeing beautiful but with their agency and consciousness obscured, open mouthed and

receptive. I wanted to use an animal to do this, to align my women with nature as its been done throughout art history. However, I also wanted to do this for the environmental parallelism, women and nature: beautifulandtragic,objectied,commoditized, used and abused.

Where can people check out more of your work? My website is hannahyata.com, or for more frequent updates check Instagram, Facebook, and Tumblr.

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Interview: Liz Rice McCray

Last month Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd released a solo album Sons of The Sea, a collaborative effort with famed producer Brendan OBrien. It was a very busy month for Brandon, as he also released his third art book So The Echo. I originally met Brandon through my job at RVCA Clothing years back when RVCA did a collaboration with Boyd. It was great to catch up with him again, especially during thisraretimeinBoydslifedowntime.

Will you tell us about your most current book So The Echo. How did it come about?So The Echo is the result of about four years worth of sketchbooks, watercolor and ink experimentations, acrylic projects and various collaborative efforts. I had a particularly inspiring last couple of years as an artist, both visually, sonically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually, so the idea of putting out a new book as well as an album seemed appropriate. It was almost imperative to my sense

of well being that I clear out some space to be honest. I felt like I was pregnant with ideas and if I didnt let some of them outside for some air theyd start to feed off of my vital organs like something out of a bad80ssci-ick.

While going through So The Echo I really enjoyed your writings paired with your artwork. Will you tell us about your creative process?Mine is likely not terribly dissimilar to most other artists from today or yesterday or tomorrow. It has become a bit more clear as to what is happening when its happening, though. If it moved in stages it would look something like this:atrstIamlikeaninformation-hungry student, devouring books, movies, music, conversation, etc. This goes on for an indeterminable amount of time until I start to driftintotsofreverie;Iridemy bicycle aimlessly, walk a lot, drive until my eyes are tired, write down random passages that well up and spring forth, hum tangled melodies into tape

recorders and pluck aimlessly at my guitar. Somewhere, sometime after that I have what feels like moments of magic where months of ideas start to coalesce into quasi-legible lyrics and occasionally will become a beautiful chorus or an intricate rhythm. It feels like I am catching the perfect gust of wind in my kite and I can only smile at the foot of the string. And in the last stage I become not unlike a scientist of sorts; pruning, curating, analyzing my thoughts, motives, ideas and intentions, crossing my Ts and dotting my Is. After this stage I usually take a deep breath and smile for a bit.

Whatcamerst,visualartor music?Ive been drawing for as long as I can recall. I started with music as a teenager.

Being that you are already so accomplished as a musician, what are your aspirations as a visual artist? I dont really have aspirations as a visual artist, as it were.

I am mostly doing my best to let go into a larger process. But if a career as a visual artist continues to blossom alongside my experience as a musician I would not argue with it!

Where can people check out more of your art? They can check out any or all of my books or get little snippets of work at my website www.brandonboyd.me. I also post bits and pieces on my Instagram feed @marlonbrando. I do also hope to have another gallery show at some point in 2014. I have only done that a couple of times and it was a lot of fun.

Whats next for you?Today I am going to surf then go sing and play the guitar in my living room for a while! Tomorrow I am doing a live webcast out of my house with my new project Sons of the Sea, and in mid January 2014 I will be taking that project out on the road for a handful of live dates with a full band! You should come!

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Boris Pelcer is a Bosnian-born artist and designer based out of Milwaukee, WI, USA. His desire to learn and constantly evolve keeps him engaged in both his personal projects and commercial work. Personal projects are used as an opportunity to explore new techniques and new topics. His work explores various creative elds:artdirection,branding,graphic design, typography, lettering, illustration, drawing and painting.

What is the art scene like in Milwaukee?

The art scene is not big, which makes it easier to get closer to most of the creatives in Milwaukee. Overall, it is a very supportive community of creatives. Are there any powerful inuencesthatstandoutthat effect you and your art, both directly and indirectly?I would like to believe that all that is unknown and mysterious within this existence is what keeps the human curiosity alive. Furthermore, Id like to believe that mystery is what drives human progress.

Thus, mystery and all that is unknown is my main source of inspiration and my most powerfulinuence. Will you tell us something about yourself that people may not know about you?Before I create a new series I write about the project. If I cantdenetheprojectinalogical and a concise manner, even though I might be excited to try a new technique, I will drop the project. I am a rmbelieverthatifIcantexplain the project concisely to someone else, there is a really

good chance that I myself dont fully understand what the purpose of that project is. Perhaps that desire for logic comes from my love of scienceandmath.Infthandsixth grade I used to compete in mathematics and physics, which helped me skip seventh grade altogether when I came to the USA. Where can people check out more of your art?All of my work can be seen on my site borispelcer.com. Also, make sure to check out the work on behance.net/borispelcer.

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When shes not in her stilettos turning heads on the catwalk, Hailee spends most of her nights curled up in hercomesonthecouchwatchingLordofTheRingsorsimilarSci-Fihits.ThisOregontransplantisanerdatheart, but once the camera focuses on her watch out! With looks to warm any hobbits heart and personality to match (which, believe us, isnt very common in the modeling world) were quite sure that big things are to comeforthisactress/model.ToseemoreofHailee,checkoutherInstagramprole(ippagebackwards)orfollow her @haileebobailee.

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Ryan Sheckler : Ollie

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Ryan Sheckler destroyed the Dew Tours streetstyle course in San Francisco once again to seize the win. During his victory lap he pushed through the pain of a tweakedankletonailakickipoffoftheshipping container too! Congratulations, Shecks!

One word best describes the newest discipline to the Dew Tour event roster raw! The Toyota City Championships brought back the fan favorite Streetstyle comp for a second year. San Francisco, California, hosts this one-of-a-kind course that combines real street obstacles such as jersey barriers, benches and rails along with creative obstacleslikeat-bedtrucksandaToyota Corolla all running on a downhill three-block run. Sixteen skaters had the opportunity to take runs down this distinctive course, each allotted three chances to get creative and use the course to their advantage. Considering the hype around this event following its debut last year, the efforts building the course were stepped up, which allowed for new obstacles and options for unique lines. Unlike most contest scenarios this course is crazy, and to make it down the entire thing without tripping up is a feat in itself, so even if a skater doesnt pull every trick theyre encouraged to keep it going.

Fan favorite Ryan Sheckler came back ready to regain his title as streetstyle winner, but he would have to better the likesoflastyearsthird-placenisherDavid Gravettte and a slew of new faces that were amping on the opportunity to take part in this one-of-a-kind event. Throughout the event we saw some insane tricks go down, some made and some missed, but all were epic. One near make that kept the crowd buzzing was when the newest member to Team Toyota, Omar Salizar, made multiple attempts to bust a boneless off the top of the shipping container obstacle onto the down ramp landing on the Toyota Corolla. Although Omar didnt quite ride it out, he did throw himself down the drop a few extra times for the crowd - nobody was disappointed with his efforts.

Curren Caples :: Photo: George Crosland

David Gravette : Ollie

Omar Salizar : F.S 5050

Dave Bachinsky : F.S Flip

Greg Lutzka : F.S 360

Ryan Decenzo was the only skater of the day to snap a nollie off the top of the container, but due to a few slips along the course he was not able to take his score to the podium. Zered Bassett also had some troubles with the course, but that didnt stop him from bombing down the course switch and taking a manual to the iron pad as well as snapping a switch-ollie out of the shipping container and over the Toyota Corolla. Curren Caples was another skater that had all eyes on him for his every trick. Caplesblastedagiantkickipoverthebrickpyramid, cracked a clean backside shifty off the shipping container and then continued to carry his speed to the very end where he landed a nosegrind on the rail leaving theatbedtruck.Thatscorebombedhimto the number two spot, but with Gravette still to go it was up in the air as to whether itwouldlast.Itsdenitelydifferentthan anything Ive ever skated before, replied Caples when asked on his thoughts regarding the course. It makes you be creative and pick the right line.

Gravettes creativity on this course came through for the second year in a row. Gravette took lines that led him over to the Toyota Corolla at the top of the course for a ride onto the hood and off of thewindshield,thentotherehydrantfor boardslide tap before taking a nose manual across the top of the pyramid and a 50-50 on top of the shipping container handrail, which he wrapped up with an early grab off and onto the second Toyota Corolla. Gravette worked the course with everything he had, and in the end he took home the third place spot for the second year running. Im super stoked to get back on [the streetstyle course], and to walk away from it alive, as well, said Gravette as he waded through crowds of fans taking photographs and grabbing signatures from him. Its an awesome contest and there is nothing else out there like it. I dont know whattypeofskaterIam,butitdenitelycoordinates well with the stuff I like to do.

Garrett Hill :: Photo: George Crosland

Alec Majerus : F.S Feeble

Bythetimeitcametothenalrunoftheday,RyanShecklerhadalready laid down the highest score on the course and was left with a victory lap - the same situation as last year. Sheckler threw everything from a backside 360 off the top kicker, to a nose grind down the A-frame rail, a wallride off the Toyota Corolla, a huge tailslide on the top of the pyramid rail before blasting an ollie out of the shipping container over the car that pointed him straight to abacksideipontotheatbedtruckswhereheeventuallycappedhis run with a back lip down the last rail - an impressive run from top to bottom.

However, midway through the event Sheckler was called out by goodfriendMannySantiagotoputthepressureonhimtokickipoff the container, which to most seemed like a joke. During Shecklersnalrunhelookedtobegoingforitbuthadasquiggleand bailed from the top. Rather let the day go with an already clinchedrstplace,Shecklerclimbedbackupandstompeditrsttryforthefans.Thiscompetitionisgnarly,man!Shecklerexploded. Its nerve racking just sitting up there and getting ready to go because you know you have to make it to the bottom. So, its a lot to think about but it is one of my favorite events. I really have a blast doing this! It seems crazy but its super fun. Sheckler was bombarded by hordes of fans following him hopping off the podium where he was dubbed the winner for a second year in a row - there was no question that he deserved it!

Final Results 1. Ryan Sheckler 2. Curren Caples 3. David Gravette 4. Ryan Decenzo 5. Alec Majerus 6. Greg Lutzka 7. Dave Bachinsky 8. Adam Dyet

2nd: Curren Caples, 1st: Ryan Sheckler, 3rd: David Gravette

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Theres something mystical about Dave Nelsons photography. The methods in which he cap-tures his subjects are derived from an ever-evolving, creatively inclined mind. Nelly is just as excitedaboutarecenttriptoMexicowithBruceashewasabouthisrstdaysofshootinginthewater,provingthattherestillburnsstrongwithinhim.ThemereinstancesoftimethatNellyprovides us with are that at which magazine-perusing junkies pause and stare endlessly. Nelly (a.k.a.theDrillSergeant,PigPen,orSCsnest)isalegendofhiscraft,andifyoureluckyenoughtohangaroundhimyoullbeopeneduptoaworldlledwithlaughterandenlighten-ment. We hope you enjoy these photos of our friend and all-around wizard Dave Nelson.

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Eric Geiselman, this was one of my favorite trips ever. Geiselman was blowing minds! Huge punts and big barrels!

Gavin Beschen on the same trip to Micronesia. Gavin is the Ambassador! Ive been on six trips with him and have yet to hear him complain.

Nat Young at a little secret lefthander. No trail down to this nook. We cut our feet to ribbons getting down there.

Justin Quirk, one fun surf/skate trip to Cabo.Airswereyingeverywhere.

Nate Fletch Dane Reynolds Some of the Pipeline Posse.

Another shot from the same trip to Mi-cronesia. Dusty was killing it! He said it was hands down the best trip of his life.

Homer Hernard stepped over the ledge on this monster double up in SC.

Nathan Fletcher does this type of shit for him-self! Hes a madman!

Tazzy Archy John John SeaBass Kiala, Lucy and Luke

Pat Gudauskas in Bali. Every-day was an airshow with Wade Goodall, Tanner, Pat, Betet and Slater out at Keramas.

Healey rushing the left at Mavs. Healey, Nate Fletch, Tyler Fox, Ty-ler Smith and Shane Desmond are the goofys to watch out there.

This was from the trip I did with Bruce Irons this last summer. The swell was fucking macking and Bruce was owning it!

John John rotating again in Micronesia.

Peter Mel scored the big-gest barrel of his life this trip to Tahiti it was nuts!

Jamie OBrien comes up to SC to shoot once a year and we always score for some reason.

SPL makes all my housings. Sean is the man, Bulletproof!

Jordan Maxham : F.S 5-0

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As a skateboarder you have a responsibility to yourself to, from time-to-time, drop everything and hit the open road. Kiss your wife or girlfriend or boyfriend or mom or dad or cat or dog on the head and get the fuck out of town. Out there on the open road that new-spot rush is just waiting for you. The feeling that if you dont get this trick at this spot you may never come back is there in each new ditch or schoolyard. Its rare to get that type of motivation in your hometown, but out on the open road its plentiful. Out there, if you can stay one step ahead of the law, there are damn good times to be had as well. You wont ever feel much better than you do piling into the van with friends and strangers unsure of what may happen. On this trip I was with my brothers at WarCo Skateboards and we were headed for Arizona.

In the WarCo van there is always some heavy hitters, and on this trip we had Jordan Maxham (FYI, he hates when you call him Red, or Maxhammer or Flying J). Flying J is my own invention, which unfortunately doesnt seem to be sticking

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despite my efforts to immortalize one my favorite truck stops known by the same name. We also had Norman Woods, who has more pop than a Ryan Seacrest radio show. Norman also doubles as security in sketchy situations; the man has a mean right. Our Brazilian champ AdrianoLachovskiwasinthevanfreshoffhisrstplacevictory at PHX AM. Little known fact about Adriano: he can consume his body weight in pizza every eight hours. Its amazing. Daniel Knapp also graced us with his presence on this trip despite the fact that his body was pretty much falling apart. We had young gun Ryan Alvero in the mix as well. He was trying really hard to grow a mustache good effort, Ryan.

For those of you who have not been on a skate pilgrimage to Arizona, Im going to list the top 10 best things about skating in Arizona, ok? Who really wants to read the play by play of our trip anyways? We went skating, partied, and killed it. That is all you need to know. Remember these 10 things when you head to the Arizona Desert and you will do the same!

#1 Arizona Locals Looking for a spot? Head into Cow Town, or one of the many rad local shops and ask. Locals here are always so cool about helping out with spots or

directions or whatever. Big thanks to Mike T for all his help on this trip! AZ locs are class acts all the way. We got a lot of spot tips at parks too, which brings me to my second favorite thing about AZ.

#2EpicSkateParksOneofthemostdifcultthingsaboutstarting the day in Arizona is always which park to warm up at. Mix it up and start at a new park every day. Also, for those late night skravings hit Dust Devil Park at any hour; there is a switch to turn the lights on. Every park should have this.

#3 Tempe Parties Rolled your ankle? Hit the collage party scene and try to bag yourself a desert rat! We like to party.

#4 AZ Local Videos I have a theory that AZ skaters are so cool about sharing spots because almost everything has been shut down in local videos. Go into the local shop and check out what theyve got, because youre sure to see some kid youve never heard of do something you would never think was possible. They have such a gnarly scene!

#5 Quick Trip Possibly my favorite part of AZ. Quick Trip is the best convenience store ever. Its like AMPM on meth; giantsodas,androadfoodatitsnest!Jordanate10pieces of strawberry cheesecake on this trip. Yes, I said 10.

#6DunkinDonutsandWafeHouseImprettysurethatAZisthefurthestwestyoucanndbothoftheseamazingcreations. Maybe Im showing my inner fat kid here but this, for me, is reason enough to wake up in Arizona at least 10 days out of the year.

#7 Ditches Bitches love ditches. We love ditches too. Bring some sunblock and a round-brim hat out to those ditchesandburnoffthatWafeHousefrom4a.m.Youaregoing to want a cooler full of water out there too. Its hot. Its really, really, really hot.

Adriano Lachovski : F.S Flip

Jordan Maxham : Fakie Flip

Norman Woods : F.S Blunt

#8 Schools There are amazing schoolyards out there! But if youre not out there when schools out, youll need to bring the lights and genny.Whichremindsme

#9 Night Sessions Did I mention the heat? Beat that shit by skating in perfect weather around 3 a.m.! Its always fun to skate night spots in shorts! Be sure to check the weather though, as it can randomly get cold as shit in the desert.

#10 Cheap Hotels This is great from a team manager point of view. Granted you can more than likely just camp in some locals backyard or at ditch spots, but if youre not so rustic andyouwantabedandACyoucanndcheaprooms in the seedy parts of town. Often these roomsarelocatednearaWafeHouse,andeven better youll have easy access to meth, should you need to put a little pep in your step after those long days and nights of shredding. The seedy hotels arent really that sketchy if youre traveling in a group. Remember to always lock the van and keep your cameras, boards, and laptops with you at ALL times.

Thats really all I got, kids. Get out there on the open road and remember to leave all spots better than you found them, travel as light as possible, and in all seriousness you should probably stay away from that parking lot meth. Daniel Knapp : Boardslide

Ryan Alvero : F.S Smith

Words: Mike McGee, Art Gallery Director, California State University, Fullerton

I spent a lot of time in downtown LA in the late 70s and 80s. My memory of it is fragmented... a bit foggy. I remember Madame Wongs, Als Bar, and the American Hotel - I remember stepping over passed-out-but-still-breathing bodies in the hallways and the smell of puke and piss. Downtown LA was much more like an open wound then than the modish hipster haven it has become.

Of all my memories of downtown then seeing F. ScottHesspaintingsforthersttimeisoneofthe most vivid. It was in one of the now long gone pioneering downtown galleries... down the street and around the corner from downtown nowhere. Hess paintings seemed perfectly at home in that downtown. They were raw. Vibrant. Oozing with angst. They exposed a part of the human psyche in a similar way that downtown LA revealed the side of a city that most right-thinking people avoided and didnt want to deal with directly.

Hess paintings have always been personal in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, as if you are intruding. He loves to confront taboos. During hiscareerhehasne-tunedauniquecapacitytouses skeletal posturing, muscular tautness, facial expression, and undulating skin tones to convey the kind of emotions that social conventions deter us from examining - let alone sharing.

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He adds tension by creating a sense of anticipation. His guresarealwaysabouttodo something. They suggest motion. You are never sure what that motion might be. Just as you are never sure what exactly the scene is about. He gives us hints but always leaves a lot of unanswered questions. Most of the time the only thing you know for sure is that you are witnessing something that is in someway wrong.

It is little surprise to learn thatHessrstdrawingswere of women in bondage. He began doing those at age seven. It wasnt until he was in his twenties studying at the Academy of Fine Art in Vienna that Hess realized that these drawings were about his mother. He was binding her up to keep her in place after his father abandoned the family.

After getting a liberal arts undergraduate education at Lawrence University in

Wisconsin, Hess saved up some money and struck out on a wanderlust-fueled tour of Europe: inspired largely by his obsession with mid-twentieth century Viennese Fantastic Realists and other broody middle European artists. In Vienna he learned to make art in a way that is not possible in the United States. He studied centuries old painting techniques, drew from cadavers, and spent hours losing track of time in the hallowed museums and

libraries of old Europe.

In addition to the traditions of European painting theres more than a hint of cinematic inuenceinHesspaintings.Beyond his dramatic lighting and cameras-eye-like stilted perspectives, his psychologically twisting scenes echo European auteurs such as Bergman, Truffaut, and, especially, Fellini - all of whom Hessrstlearnedaboutandthen became obsessed with as a college student in Wisconsin.

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The idea of Hollywood is one of the reasons that he landed in Los Angeles in 1984 after six years in Europe. It makes sense that some of hisrstcollectorswereLAlmmakerssuchasFrench Connection director William Friedkin.

I considered buying one of Hess paintings in the 1980s, but I couldnt come up with the cash. If you are like me and want to see as much of Hess art as possible you will get your chance to do so in January 2014.

Upcoming Shows:

Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery- F Scott Hess: Retrospective- January 30 - March 16, 2014. Opening: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 2-5 PMVIP preview- Jan 29, 7-9pm

Begovich Gallery, California State University-Fullerton- F Scott Hess: Retrospective- January 25 through February 27, 2014. Opening: Saturday, January 25, 2014

Koplin de Rio Gallery, Culver City, CA - F Scott Hess: New Work, January 11 - February 18, 2014. Opening: Saturday, January 11, 2014

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Interview: Raul Montoya Photos: David David

Its easy to think that when youre reading an interview on Kalani David itll be all abouthissurng.ButKalanibringsalotmoretothetablethanjustsurng.Withmajor results in recent skate contests, and more importantly the skate community embracing him as one of their own, it seems like were getting set to see a rarity an athlete bridge the gap between the surf and skate worlds. Nowadays its not uncommon to see a youngster with a shitload of natural talent and proper backing in either of these sports, but the fact that Kalani is excelling in both denitelysetshimapartfromtherestof the pack. That, combined with his humbleness and raw positive outlook on life, makes him a blessing to be around. With amazing support from his family, his incredible focus and determination, and making sure his academics are well taken care of, expect to see much, much more fromthisyoungmanscareerbothinandout of the water.

Somuchcanbesaidofyoursurng,from winning the Pipe Pro Junior to your number-one NSSA ranking. And to top that off your skating has you sponsored by legit and core sponsors, from the likes of Life Extention Skateboards and Converse, not to mention being recognized and respected by the skate industry. How are you able to prepare yourself physically and, more importantly, prepare yourself mentally? Im sure theres a huge level of stress, pressure and expectation.Its a lot of stress for me because there are so many things going on in one day. Fromsurngatdawntoskatinguntildusk, add in school and drum practice tooThereisalotgoingoninmyday-to-day. Being on the Life Extention team is a dream come true. So, all I want to do is make them proud and prove myself worthy. Converse too, the shoes are amazing and the skaters on the team are amazing.Mostly,Ijustgowiththeow;happiness is the key to life and success. Do you think growing up in Hawaii, which everyone knows has some of the best waves in the world, has a hugepartintakingyoursurngtowhat it is today?Ofcourse,Iwouldntbesurnghalfasgood as I am now not living in Hawaii. Hawaii makes the hairs on your skin stand up and your balls go up into your throat. It challenges every part of your strength, endurance and constantly brings the man out of you, whether you are prepared or not.

Does it help that a big majority of the best surfers in the world come from Hawaii and youre able to surf with them on a regular basis?Yes and no. They make you want to surf better and learn faster, but some of them just come out and snake you. Those are the worst kind of surfers. Is it hard having grown up in Hawaii?

Is there sort of an initiation period? Along with earning your place in the water, do you think its somewhat similar in skating?Actually, its bad and good. When youre a little kid at backdoor they give you waves and they froth you out. They look out for you and everyone. They still do, but as you get older, they make you work for it. They stop giving you waves at a certain point. In skating, no one cares and no one notices that youre even there. So, Id have to say there is more support as a grom in the water, as opposed to a grom in the park. Be honest, have you ever received a beat down, or have a nice little talking to in or out of the water? I know everyone back home, so if they burn me, its because we are messing around. We look out for each other. But if someone tries to yell at me, my friends and uncles will usually say something before I have a chance. Sometimes, Ill go up to them and say, Its a wave, Ill get you one, if I burned them by accident.

I would assume it takes more than just talent to become the surfer and skater that you are today. Who has been instrumental in helping you get to where you are now, and maybe even helped you continue throughout your career? I know it also helps to have sponsors that back you super hard like RVCA. Who are your other sponsors?RVCA is my family; theyve been there since the beginning. I wouldnt be where I am today without them. RVCA has been there since I was 7 or 8 years old. So I am very fortunate to have such a great family watching my back and supporting me. Makua Rothman is one of my teammates, and he has helped me in the lineup too

many times to count. That is like having the best uncle in the world! Ive also been with Famous from the beginning and Nixon, Converse and JS Surfboards. JS has been the key to my performance in the water for sures! They are the best boards on the planet, hands down. Dont let anyone tell you different. Its a huge part for you and shows why you are the way you are. For as long as Ive known you, youre a super humble person and an all-around good cat.Thank you, Raul. You have always been a great friend and uncle to me! Another reason I am able to do what I have done so far. I was raised not totalkaboutmysurngorskating,outside of the realm. I was taught not to show off or be cocky. I was told that it is one of the biggest career burners and friendless roads to take. Letpeoplendoutontheirown,waswhat I was taught all my life. Always, just do your thing, smile and wave, like the penguins in the Madagascar movie. Plus, I cant do it and dont like being cocky. It makes me feel stupid and I was raised better than that. Whatsthebestpartofsurngforyou?Isittheadrenalineofsurnga big wave or competing? Is it all the attention from the ladies on Instagram? Who, by the way, are crushing hard and want to take you on a date to InNOut Burger.IstartedsurngbecauseIloveit.Then as I started to get older, I guess it was kinda because of the thought of fame and sponsorships. Now, its mostly the rush of dropping into something that could kill you, or give you the ride of your life! Almost like going to the OC Fair and tackling the biggest ride there, but your return to the ground isnt guaranteed. Yes, itsatteringtohavegirlschasingme, but again, Im learning that how you treat people is a big part of who you are. So, be careful not to break hearts or hurt feelings. It will haunt you down the road. The best part of

it all is going to surf amazing waves, meeting new people, making friends and getting free swag constantly. So I am again... very lucky! When youre in contests, albeit surf or skate, do you get into a Kobeesque zone and pull out that killer instinct?50-50... Not really. It gets me too stressed out and then I cant surf or skate. I dont think well and I make too many mistakes. Being relaxed and enjoying the moment is essential to the success of contests. You were just on a trip with Life Extention Skateboards. How was that and how did you get hooked up with LE? And whos been helping you out when it comes to skating?My dad is the biggest part of helping me master certain tricks and keeping the focus. Steve Luther taught me to keep the stoke and make sure my skating didnt turn into a Ronald McDonald of gimmicks. Steve was the biggest part in helping me connect with the right people and sponsors, but mostly, keeping my skate core and true. He still kills it and skates with me a lot. It really keeps it fun for me and doesnt let it turn into a business or a job. Dont worry about sponsors or a career as a pro skater; worry about keeping it fun, and enjoying the ride. Let the dice land where they do and dont try to turn it into a job or it will never be as fun as it was. So whats next, you lucky fucker? What radical destinations you heading to? And when do you head back to Hawaii?Haha, no luck. Im going into 11th grade. You want to talk about school work? Endless reading, studying, writing and hours of computer work? Thats not lucky when youre busy traveling the globe. On a better note, I am heading to China for a couple weeks,thenSumatraandnallyhometo the North Shore of Oahu. Yew! Do it for the love of it fukahs!

Hey Forrest, tell us a bit about yourself. Where did it all begin?Well BL!SSS, it began in the womb, for me it was the big blue. I grew upsurngandskateboardinginSouthern California. Snowboarding was something my friends and I did when we could. Being on the coast it was sort of out of reach, you know? We just taught ourselves. You do things DIY style when youre growing up. So like any man with a dream,Isetoffonaquesttondit. By it, I mean the mountains, doing my own thing, and carving out a path for myself. I lived close by the mountains and snowboarded everyday. All I did was work at the ski resort and night jobs at restaurants, so I could make ends meet and snowboard. You do what you can to make it happen like any passion.

Why Utah? Its a vortex. You get people that come from both coasts and end up staying. The Wasatch Mountain range stretches for nearly 120 miles. Whatever aspect of snowboarding youre into, there are plenty of ski resorts for park and pipe. Theres good size city for urban shreds. Then there are tons of options for big mountain riding and backcountry kickers. Its good living out here and everything is easily accessible. Plus, theres a lot of cool history that has gone down, from legends at Brighton like JP, Jeremy, J Brown, Mike Leblanc, Brandon Ruff, to powder ripping gods at Snowbird like Mike Basich, Andy Hetzel, Ox, Adam

Yauch, Bjorn and Erik Leines. Then, there are backcountry skiers that wrote the books here like Andrew McClean and Alex Lowe.

Not sure if many know but youre a ripping surfer. Do you ever feel landlocked in Salt Lake? The ocean will always be there. I can shoot out for visit, you know. Snow may not be around for much longer though if global warming keeps up.

How much time to you get to spend in the water these days? AsmuchasIcan,surngisgreatforyour snowboarding. Recharging the batteries before the season is a good thing. Stretch the body out. Let the feet out of the bindings. Im a sucker for a surf trip in the summer. Twist my arm and Im there.

When did your passion for environmental activism/climate change start? Its always been that way for me. My parents were hippies. They taught me to enjoy the outdoors and the ocean. When you have a deeper connection to your environment you want to help protect it and hopefully inuenceotherstodothesame.Just doing any form of expression likesnowboarding,surng,orskateboarding you put everything into it. It becomes second nature and you are one with your board and your surroundings. This is something you cant get indoors with computers, video games and iPhones. Theres something about

interacting with nature and being outside. It does something to your brainthatmakesyousmarteryou become a better person. As humans we need that. We are loosing that connection with younger generations, and theres a need for a resurgence into the wild. I think the survival of our planet depends on that.

Tell us a little bit about your recent trip to Washington D.C. with P.O.W.Yeah, I was on a trip with Protect Our Winters and a big group of snow industry leaders, snowboarders, climbers, and skiers to talk to Congress on Capitol Hill. Climate change not only affects our livelihood as snowboarders but the snow industry and local economy as well. We were there in support of Obamas climate change bill that will be up for vote in 2014 and to get senators from key states get behind it. Check out protectourwinters.org and get involved.

You seem to have a common thread between a few the companies you ride for. Patagonia and Jones, for example, are committed to quality while lessening their impact on planet Earth. What is it like being an ambassador for companies that are setting examples for the rest of industry? Its good to support companies that you believe in, rethink where your products come from, and how

theyre made. It changes the way we think. Live by example. Brands like Patagonia and Jones exemplify that. They are leading the charge in the outdoor and snowboard industry. Patagonias motto is, Build the best products, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis. Thats the best business plan I know of. Jones Snowboards make quality boards that withstand the most challenging environments. It is a rider owned and operated snowboard company, which is the way it should be.

Lets hear a good Jeremy Jones story.Letssee,Dr.JonesisananimalHes got a great method air, good climber, surfer and friend. It takes a shit ton of drive, determination, patience, and experience to climb mountains, then take you to school on spines. He has helped me out a ton with my career. I owe him a lot. Live to ride another day!

YoulmedwithAbsinthethisyear how was that? Theres such a rich history with Absinthelms.Inthegrandschemeof things the riders involved with Absinthe have molded the snowboarding into what it is today. I thinkusinglmtomakesnowboardmovies is ephemeral; it lasts forever. Justin Hostynek is an artist. Its cool to see hes stuck to it and still making movies. Absinthe has always shown how many amazing places there are out there to snowboard.

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Adapt to the environment and get creative. Thisyearslm,Dopamine, is rad. Check it out and buy it from your local shop if you can or watch it on iTunes.

You have been snowboarding for a long time and your riding has really evolved over the years, so what keeps it fresh? With my snowboarding Ive come full circle. Bringing it back to the simplicity of trying new things and just looking at something differently. For me, its good to evolve. In the end, do things for the love of it. I started snowboarding for pure enjoyment. Its good to remember that and not take what we do for granted. I will be snowboarding for many years to come, thats what I love to do.

Looking at the current state of snowboarding what do you see? What gets you stoked?

Snowboarding is at a good place right now. There are new ideas that are being accepted with snowboard shapes, and people are looking at new ways to access mountains. Seeing other snowboarders think outside the box is rad. Looking at terrain like a blank canvas and seeing the endless possibilities instead of going through the snowboard park and doing the same stuff everyone else does.

Seems like you have been on an endless winter this year, shredding through most of the summer. Where did you go? Traveled to Chile and New Zealand over the summer. Theres always snow somewhere, you justhavetomakeithappenandndit.Youcan check out photos from both trips on my Instagram @forrestshearer, at Patagonia hash tag #pursuitofpowder, and look out for a story with Frequency The Snowboarders Journal.

Why do you splitboard? I like the gratitude I get from hiking my lines. It pushes my limits and beyond. Splitboarding has taken me places that are off the beaten path. Riding mountains that before I didnt think were possible to get to.

Splitboarding has been on the rise, and there is an increase of people heading into the backcountryforthersttime.What are some tips you can give to the new splitboarder or kid looking to get outside the resort? Get the proper tools (beacon, probe, shovel) and know how to use them. Get educated by taking an avalanche course. Support your local avalanche forecast center. Look into taking a wildernessrstaidclass.

Whats your idea of the simple life?Reduce your footprint; repair what you have, reuse things, recycle stuff when its done, and reimagine a sustainable future.

Whats next for Forrest? A surf trip up the West Coast. The snow is starting to fall, and winter is happening now. Dont miss it. Get outside, make a trip happen with your friends, and explore more.

You always have the best quotes; lets end it with a favorite of yours?In the words of Mickey Munoz, There are no bad waves, only a poor choice of equipment and a lousy attitude. I think this relates to snowboarding also. Have a good one!

Words: Brandon Janssen :: Photos: Ben Karpinski & Chris Martinez // Big winner Dashawn Jordan // Open Division Winners: Dashawn Jordan, Tyson Bowerbank, Chris Gergson, JulianChristianson&GardHvaara//TysonBowerbank360kickip//ChrisGregsonbacksidenoseblunt//AlexMidler//HenryGartlandbackside180nosegrind//15&Over Division Winners: Mason Coletti, Tanner Van Vark, Nathan Lee Hammond, Aidan Chamberlain & Jace Torkelson // 14 & Under Division Winners: Alex Midler, Tanner Oliver, Gilbert Estrada, Henry Gartland & Jackson Parrish // Hi-Chews Chewiest Moves of the Day Winners: Shane Short & Miles Canevello

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Volcoms 2013 Wild in the Parks tour came to a climactic end at the companys headquarters Saturday, October 19, 2013! The 2013 series has scoured the globe to ndthebestyoungprospectsthatskateboardinghastooffer.Aftersixmonthsand11 tour stops, more then 140 highly talented competitors made their way to Costa Mesa, California, in pursuit of Volcoms $15,000 cash purse and the title of 2013 WITP champion. With the stage set, the action was underway!

A packed crowd of professional skateboarders, industry heavyweights and skateboarding enthusiasts set the scene, as the 14 & Under Division got down to business. Alex Midler was a force to be reckoned with, as he destroyed everything in his path with technical perfection. Alex landed both backside and frontside 270 lips on the handrail in zone 1, kickipbacksidelipfromtheEuro-gap-to-railinzone3,nolliefrontsidefeebleontherainbowrailinzone2,andmanymorethroughout.Ifthatwasntenoughtoclaimrst,Alexsecuredthewinbylandingabuzzer-beatingbackside270kickiplipslideonthehandrail as the crowd erupted in disbelief.

The 15 & Over Division was next to attack the zones like a wolf stalking a lone sheep that had lost its herd. Mason Coletti made his presence known immediately by landing veheavytricksthattraversedallthreezonesinlessthanaminute.Thiswasextraimpressive since Mason had recently recovered from a broken kneecap that left him

sidelined for over six weeks. Mason pulled many noteworthy tricks, including an impossible lipslide on the zone 2 rainbow rail, alley oop frontside 180 switch backside crookedonthedownhubbainzone1,andagnarlykickipfrontside50-50frombank-to-rail in zone 3 for the win.

TheOpenDivisionwasnowreadytonishthingsoffasafullmooncastitsraysontotheskatepark from above. Dashawn Jordan dropped the gloves immediately by landing a backsidebiggeripovertheEurogap-to-atinzone3,ahardipfrontsideboardonthezone1down-rail,backsidebiggeripfrontsideboardonthesamedownrail,ahugefakiefrontsidekickipoverthehipinzone2,andmanymoretotakethetitleof2013WITPOpen Division Champion!

Thank you to Alexis Rivera, Alex Wright, Harris Hutchison, Kyle McCabe, Brian Mack, and Jake Smith for their superb scoring skills. Thanks to Ben Karpinski and Chris Martinez for shooting photos. Thank you to Remy Stratton, Kurt Thayer, Tyler Vandora, Huck Rosa (video), Daniel Cabral, Jeff Arnold, Melissa Lyman, Sam King, Logan Strook, and all the Volcom family for the logistical support throughout the day. We would also like to thank everyone that has been apart of the entire 2013 Wild In The Parks tour. Lastly, thank you to our gracious tour sponsors (below) for supporting youth skateboarding and the entire tour.

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Words:ToddProft::Photos:GarrettFierstein // Back tail to back hand wave // Zack Foster dropping in // Team Mt. High Nick Sibayan, Spencer Link, Cory Cronk // Bow to the jib // Curtis Hill, Brandon Schroder and friend // Let it snow // The Active and Gnarly boyz // Learn to Shred

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Mountain High released its second full-length movie #WOODWORTH with a full blowout October Fest Shred and Learn To Shred session. Kids 8 andunderwerethersttogetonthesnowforaLearnToRideexperienceforrst-timeshredders.Thestokeofthekidsandtheparentssetthe vibe for the entire event. Once the groms had enough time on the snow the course was open for all season pass holders to ride. After a few hours of shredding, everyone headed up to Woodworth Gulch to watch the movie premiere. The movie starts by going through a quick history ofthehumblebeginningsofMountainHighbackin1929topresentdaywhereyoucanwitnesssnowshreddingatitsnest.ThemoviestarsMountain Highs Pro Team Riders and friends including Stevie Bell, Scott Blum and Jordan Small, to name a few. Do yourself a favor and check out the movie at mthigh.com, and get ready for the winter season.

Words & Photos: JP //ConnerandParkerfeelingtheMonsterEnergy//Waitingforthemovietogodown//ConnerCofn,BradDougherty,RyanPerry&ParkerCofn//GrantEllisandConnerCofnwiththeircover//MarkContreras&MattTromberg//Connerwithluckywinner//Jacks//TannerGudauskashiding out with the fellas

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Words: Vanessa ChiuOnthenightofOctober11,ConnerandParkerCofnunveiledtheirnewlmHighlineforalltoseeatVolcomheadquartersinCostaMesa.The evening started out with buckets of coldies and stacks of pizzas, as any good surf premiere should. Volcoms fresh skatepark was going off and open to the general public. On our way under the Stone entrance we were greeted with the delightful sight of numerous gorgeous babes. Parker was absolutely classic, throwing out brews and swag like touchdown passes and amping up the crowds vibe through good humor and indubitable charm. Meanwhile, Conner was given news that hed received Surfers next cover, a surprise that made the night that much sweeter for the brothers. Talk about feel-good moments. All the while, cover-photog Grant Ellis was on the scene passing out his latest

little zine for all those who wanted a copy.

Needless to say, the movie rocked and they scored big in J-Bay. Pat Os perspective on Highline: The beauty of Conner is that he just wantstogosurng;whenheseeswavesstackingontheothersideof the world he just gets over there. Not chasing titles, not showing up for demos, he is taking his youth and doing it right. No surprise theyaresurngreallywellingoodwaves.Theyarentwaitingforaninvitation. The night was a true success for everyone involved. Those inattendancereapedthebenetsofwitnessingsometimelesssurngat one of the worlds best waves, as well as taking part in one hell of a an epic Friday evening.

Were pretty damn lucky to be able to live the lives we live as surfers. Everything from the sessions we share to the giddiness we feel from riding a wave should be cherished. Almost all of these experiences and feelings are only made possible due to the hard work and vision of people who construct anddesignthecraftsweride.Andonawarm,wave-lledweekendinOctoberthese foam-covered folks converged for a meeting of the minds of sorts in the epicenter of the surf industry, Orange County.

Thats right, on October 5th and 6th the Orange County fairgrounds played host to this years West Coast Boardroom show. Yes, as a testament of how responsible much of the surf industry has come to be, even with howling offshore winds and healthy swell in the water, shapers and surf manufacturers manned their booths and forgot about what was unfolding just a few miles away. And the show did not disappoint, drawing in crowds that were eager to absorb new and old knowledge surrounding surf design.

After walking through the main entrance of The Boardroom you were greeted by the open-air forum that showcased historical boards with legendary stories attached to them. At any given moment during the show you could sip on an

ice-cold beverage while taking in some live shaping, or hear a seminar on the neraspectsofboardconstructionwitharenownedsurfer/shaperlikeGregMungall on the mic.

Withtwolargehallsankingthemainentrancelledwithclassical,modern,concept board designs and everything in between, it made any surf fanatic feel as though they were a kid in a candy store. Pure Glass had a strong presence headlining as the premiere laminating, glassing, shaping and distributing source in the area, and US Blanks and Marko supplied a great deal of the foam on display.

Overall, The Boardroom show at the OC fairgrounds heralded just how thriving the surfboard industry really is at the moment. It was a great thing for anyone involved in the industry to see. All who came left with much more than they couldve bargained for as far as insight into the future, knowledge of the past and appreciation for the present state of surfboard building. On Sunday, with only hours left in the show, Dan Forte jammed away into the warm afternoon air, acting as the perfect send off to a great weekend. Until the next Boardroom show, keep enjoying the journey my friends!

Photos & Words: Spencer Pirdy // A little magic from the past // The Golden Accurate Planer // Experimentation is a part of history // The Cozad family // Team Lib Tech // Jed Noll, Ben Secrest & Scott Posner // Dan Forte & Jack // Jim & Big Tony // Bob Hurley // Gary Linden // Kasey Curtis // Eric Schaefer

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Photos: Moustache // Solid lineup for the best trick contest// Greg Lutzka killin it in moon boots// Mini ramp killer Dave Bachinsky// The man of the hour Shuriken Shannon// Best trick winner Carlos Lasta// Decenzo Brothers// Rockstar in the house// Hopsin on the mic// Jake Glaser from Modern Advocate

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Words: Vanessa ChiuRamptober went down again as OC Ramps pulled it off! Its not everyday you get to party with and have all-access to the best skateboarders in the world. The biggest news of the night: Shuriken Shannon is the newest member of the heavy-hitting roster of the OC Ramps International team. Rumors of Shurikens signature obstacle were the hot topic of the night. The best trick and best line on the mini ramp presented by Darkstar Skateboards was a close second. TJ Rogerstookthebestlinewithakickipbacksidedisasterrevertfromtheve-footextensiontotheseven-footextension,andCarlosLastratookthebesttrickwithabluntlateipontheseven-footextension.

RockstarEnergyhadthedrinksowingandrolledthroughwiththeirskate team straight off a trip to enjoy the bash. Greg Lutzka, Manny

SantiagoandKelvinHoeerperformedanimpromptudemo.FamousStars and Straps provided the sound with DJ Scoop and a special performance by Hopsin. Daphnes Greek Caf served up some good eats. Big thanks to all those who came out to participate, and we cant wait til next year. RyanandScottDecenzoscloudyrecapofthenightisdescribedbelow

Ramptoberisalwaysgoodtimeswiththeboys.Mannysone-tooth

smile is unavoidable, and its always good to see Lutzka skate a best trickcontestinmotorcycleboots.Thefreebeerwassogood.-RyanDecenzo

Beer,Food,SkateandGirls.#Yum-ScottDecenzo

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Text: Kristin Ellis :: Photos: Morgnar Active Irvine Spectrum // Active President Esmail Mawjee with Vans Steve Van Doren // Brixtons Stoddard Brothers // Brad Walters, Kristin Ellis, & Brent Futagaki // Scotty & Bobby from The Hundreds // Active Pro Guy Mariano & Art Dumps Hershel // Sole Tech Bros // Irvine Spectrums Finest

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OnOctober10ththeindustrycametogethertocelebratethegrandre-openingofActivespremieragshiplocationattheIrvineSpectrum.Theproject began as a way for Active to elevate the brands they carry and showcase them as individuals and not just another brand in a sea of othersontheirsalesoor.Itwasachancetobreakoutofcookie-cutterretaildesignandtrysomethingnew.Activeencouragedeachbrandto step outside of the norm of traditional custom build-outs and instead design a unique and creative space to tell their story. This concept is somethingActivewouldliketorolloutintomoreoftheirhigh-trafcretaillocationsinthefutureandcontinuetogivebrandsavoicewithintheirstores. Special thanks to all of the brands involved: Obey, Brixton, Altamont, Crailtap, Krew, Ezekiel, RVCA, Volcom, Nixon, Von Zipper, Spy, Electric, Wonderland, SABRE, Ray Ban, Oakley, Vestal, Matix, The Hundreds, and more. Truly a sight to be seen, be sure to swing by and check out the creativity that has been unleashed next time youre in The Spectrum you wont be disappointed.

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Surf inspired for exceptional carving.Photos : Matt Smith / ARBORSKATEBOARDS

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Piers Baron is the composer and producer behind the original score for Nikes new snowboardinglmNever Not Part2.The movie is directed by Per-Hampus Stalhandske, and its an artistic documentary complementing the all-action based Part 1.Thelmgivesamore introspective look into the different personalities of the craft, with genuine insights and candid thoughts from the team riders about their trade. Its a must see! One of the most commonly overlooked aspects of akillerlmlikethisisthemusicthat glues it at the seams. With that thought, we called up Piers totalkabouthisroleinthelmand how he brought the amazing pictures and words of Never Not Part 2 to life with his music. Piers is British and well spoken, unlike me, so imagine that classy accent when reading. Yew!

Thanks for chatting with us again. First thing: I thought a really great aspect of this lmwashowitdepictedthereality of just how much time and effort can go into getting justoneshotforalm.Thatis something a lot of viewers are probably in the dark about and take for granted. Can you shed some light on how that compares to the music-making side and just how much work goes into making a huge score for a full-lengthlmlikethis?Yeah, it was a long process. The whole thing was about a year in the making for me and longer for Per. We started talking about the project about midway through the year last year. This is probably the biggest project I have worked on in terms of the size of Nike and in terms of the amount of work I took on. We licensed one song, which was the Janes Addiction song, and the rest of it was all score. I think it was like 43 minutes of music.

How many tracks do you have to cook up to whittle down to a forty-minute block of music?I mean, the demo folder on my computer is ridiculous. I went back to it the other day to back up all the masters and there are at least 80 demos. That was whittled down to 18 or 19 tracks forthenishedproject.

How much direction do you take from Per or the lmmakersyoureworkingwith? What is different as far as the process of making a scoreforadocumentarylmlike this as opposed to an all-actionlm?The great thing about this project, and it was really the same when I worked with Jake on 9191, was we had really similar tastes in music. That

always makes it a lot easier. I had never met Per before this year and we got along pretty well straight away. That was reallycool.Idenitelytooka lot of direction from Per. I started the song and did what I thought the visuals needed for the music. There was always a crossroad point and Per was always really good at deciphering which route to take to get to where we needed to go. That was really refreshing for me because you can do a lot of second-guessing with a company as big as Nike involved. There are so many people involved that have put effort into the project.

Were there a lot of cooks in the kitchen?No, not really actually. I have to be honest, I didnt know what to expect and it was probably the easiest project I have worked on in terms of personnel. There was no clash of egos at all.

Surprisingly, for a big operation like that it sounds like there was a lot of creative freedom and they put a lot of trust in you guys to do your thingThey really did and I will be forever respectful for that. I feel that is one of the reasons thelmcameoutsowell.Nike really put a lot of trust in us and just let us do what we wanted to do. I think they probably felt that what we wanted would probably fall in line with something they would be really stoked on. It was amazingly liberating.

What kind of stuff were you drawing inspiration from when you were writing for this project, and how did you approachthislmdifferentlythan some of the others youve done in the past?9191 we kind of storyboarded out how we thought the music shouldowallthewaythroughbased on what Jake and Gigi hadlmed,andthenIkindofwent away and wrote songs with that in mind. We tried to kind of write pieces that would suit the people we collaborated with, like Dave Lombardo and A Place to Bury Strangers, stylistically and we new from the storyboard what type of song we needed. Withthislmitwasadifferentbeast. I really feel the song that broughtthiswholelmtogetherwas the intro song. That was the song that really glued the project together and set the tone for the restofthelm.Assoonaswehad the demo of that it was like, Ahok,Iknowwhatweneedto do now.

Is there a sample in that intro song?That voice? No thats me shouting through a pitch shifter.

(Laughs) You just tweaked it?Its literally me going, Hey, yeah, wah, yeah, wah but pitched up like 12 semitones and thenputthroughlikeaninnitereverb.

What are some of the low points and high points looking back on the project?Hate to sound a bit Hollywood and cheesy but the whole thing was just a joy to work on. All of these projects involved a bit of banging your head on the wall at the very start, but we got over that very quickly and to be honest the amount of freedom Nike gave really made it a total pleasureforustoputthelmtogether. There really was no low points at all for me. It was all high points.

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Will the soundtrack be available at some point?Yes. More details to come soon.

I know you always have all sorts of things youre cooking up. What projects are you working on next now that this is in the bag?I think next year myself and Per are going to do something again together. I currently am working with a singer on a record that is about half done now. There is also potentially a computer game thing on the table for next year. There are lots of good things in the works.

Thanks, Piers! Be sure to keep up with Piers on the good ol social media for details on the release of the soundtrack soon. And thanks to legend Arto Saari for the nice portrait! Never Not Part 2 is available for purchase oniTunes.Itsagreatick,so go check it out!

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One time a few years ago our friend Cameron Webb, who has been Motorheads producer for their last vealbums,tookustoseeMotorheadin the studio. Cameron asked Lemy if he wanted some water in between takes and Lemy proceeded to lecture Cameron on how water is a government conspiracy and he refuses to drink it. True story! Long live Motorhead! Album number 21 rips

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